CD Reviews

If you like Eartha, don't miss this CD

02/24/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I debated on buying this CD for several months, until I had the pleasure of seeing Miss Kitt perform at Blues Alley in Georgetown last year. Her live performance (at age 69) in the cozy nightclub was electrifying, and I figured it would be impossible for any recording to capture the essence of such a live performance. But, I was pleasantly surprised when I put this CD in my player. Suddenly, I was back in that nightclub, transfixed on her voice, spunk, and attitude. If you love Eartha, this CD is not to be missed."

WOW!! (There is nothing else to say)

Eric Kuhn | Hastings, NY | 09/30/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the best of Eartha Kitt without a doubt. With her amazing talent, she brings the listener what I think is her best work. The songs range from "C'mon a My House," a very fast, fun and lively song to "Old Fashion Girl," a slow and hilarious song. Yet most of the songs on this CD are fast and fun! If you are looking for solower songs I think you should bye "Back in Business." One starts singing her songs everywhere one goes. She is a phenomenal artest and very talented in the way she uses her voice. Kitt has been nominated 3 times for a Tony Award and 2 times for a Emmy and Grammy. You are missing out if you do not have this CD. I hope you will enjoy and share it with your family and friends."

No Eartha Kitt Collection Complete Without this CD!

Eric Kuhn | 05/09/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Live at the Plaza" is in my view, the best Eartha Kitt CD which is currently "widely" available. Some of the more difficult recordings to come by, such as "Live In London", compare favorably but any Eartha Kitt fan should have "Live at the Plaza". There are few performers with the charisma and stage presence of Ms. Kitt, and this album captures the very essence of her fabulous live performances. The recording quality is excellent, and the song variety is wonderful. "Champagne Taste", "I Wanna Be Evil", "How Could You Believe Me", "Warray, Warray", and "Sell Me" are all WELL worth the purchase price of this album. If you are a fan of Eartha Kitt, or if you are a fan of her genre, then you will not want to miss the opportunity to purchase this album. Though "Live at the Plaza" has been widely available for several years, Ms. Kitt's album's notoriously go out of print and become collector's items. Jump on this while you have the opportunity!!!"

Alive and scratching

philippe | paris | 05/05/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"the only eartha kitt cd worth buying at this time, miss kit displays the talents of an army of women on this recording, she sings acts and lives her music. very funny at times in several languages including japanese and yiddish."

Cabaret diva

Swing King | Cincinnati, OH USA | 02/08/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Eartha Kitt was one of the premier jazz cabaret singers of the 20th century. Despite this recording containing little to no information on the recording and musicians at hand, the disc still deserves five stars due to superb sound quality and a great price. Kitt is in peak form on this live set with plenty of sexy phraseology, wit, and charm. Nina Simone had the same kind of flare with audiences as Kitt.

The sound quality on this album is outstanding. Recorded live in 1965 at The Plaza, the musical director on this recording is David Saxon. I wish I knew who the sidemen were on these tracks, as they interact well with her on these sets. With vocals as rich and sultry as this, I find myself revisiting "Eartha Kitt in Person at the Plaza" regularly. So sample some of the tracks, read some of these reviews, and see how she suits you. I doubt Eartha will disappoint you."